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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 825.36 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 825.36 and 582.72 is: 807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 825.36 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/825.36 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 825.36 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 480,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,953.78/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.40

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